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Passionfruit newsletter: Robot plagiarism

Can robots "plagiarize?" Do we even want them to be able to?

On Jan 8, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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What does ‘otaku’ mean?

Otaku is also tied to notions about Japan's intense work culture.

On Oct 4, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

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Review: ‘Suzume’ explores grief through magical natural disaster

Makoto Shinkai's latest is another visual stunner.

On Apr 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Crunchyroll is under fire for allegedly refusing to employ union contracts for voice actors

Some voice actors say they were paid as little as $150 to voice lead characters in the English dubs of anime films.

On Sep 22, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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These are the best anime streaming services you need to know about

There's never been a better time to watch Japanese animation.

On Jul 6, 2022 by John-Michael Bond

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Rep. Paul Gosar censured for violent anime tweet where he kills AOC with a sword

It's the first House censure in 10 years.

On Nov 17, 2021 by David Covucci

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ remake won’t satisfy the original anime fans

Aside from John Cho's star power, this live-action reboot has little to offer.

On Nov 15, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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AOC says Paul Gosar ‘couldn’t even open a jar of pickles’ after he posts anime video of him killing her

Also called Gosar 'a creepy member ... who fundraises for neo-Nazi groups.'

On Nov 9, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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This week in streaming: Live from New York, it’s NYFF

Plus a review of 'Lamb' and a look at Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop' opening credits.

On Sep 29, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ credits inspire debate about anime versus live-action

The credits are a shot-for-shot remake of the original. But is that a good thing?

On Sep 27, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Wars: Visions’ takes full advantage of animation’s limitless medium

Lucasfilm teamed up with seven anime studios for the series.

On Sep 22, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Cowboy Bebop’ actress dunks on fans who are mad her costume doesn’t resemble the anime version

'Doing stunts in tissue paper, things disappear.'

On Aug 27, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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D.C. Mayor accidentally tweets out lewd anime meme

Whoops!

On Jul 5, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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What is Hentai Foundry, the popular anime porn site?

You can find more than just hentai on there.

On Jun 17, 2021 by Ana Valens

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‘FINALLY FREE’: Admin of popular anime account claims to have been incarcerated for 7 years

People are drawing comparisons to the Taylor Swift stan who went to jail for refusing to join the IDF.

On Jun 11, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins